For the third year in a row, Over the Edge with Friends of Children’s Hospital will be the attraction you don’t want to miss in downtown Jackson, MS on April 21st as Edgers rappel down the 14-story Trustmark Corporate Office building to raise $200,000 for Friends of Children’s Hospital! There will be food, music and a children's area to enjoy on site while watching Edgers rappel.

No rappelling or climbing experience is required for participants. The Over the Edge staff consists of professionals with an outstanding safety record who will provide the technical expertise, training and equipment needed to perform this event.

To see photos from the 2017 Over the Edge with Friends Event Day, click here.

Do you crave adventure? Are you a thrill seeker? Do you like living on the edge?

Join the fun on April 21st as Over the Edge with Friends of Children’s Hospital takes over downtown Jackson! The goal of Over the Edge with Friends is to raise $200,000 to support the sick and injured children of Blair E Batson Children’s Hospital, and you can help us achieve that goal by rappelling down the 14-story Trustmark Corporate Office building!

As a participant or “Edger,” all you have to do is raise a minimum of $1,000 by April 18th to enjoy the thrill of rappelling for a great cause! Share with your workplace, family and friends that you are going Over the Edge with Friends and ask them to donate to your fundraising page on the Over the Edge with Friends website.

Special prizes will go to the top fundraisers. Edgers who raise $2,000 or more will be eligible to use a GoPro during their rappel.

Are you up for it? Only 76 spots are available for this fundraising event of a lifetime. Sign up today!

It's time to Toss Your Teacher, Coach or Principal Over the Edge with Friends! Give the ultimate homework payback by sending him or her Over the Edge and down Trustmark's 14-story building. And, the best part of all? You get to decide who goes Over the Edge with Friends! Have someone in mind? Talk to them and sign them up today! Then encourage your friends and other teachers, administrators, coaches, etc. to support the effort to raise funds for Friends of Children's Hospital through this fun and exciting event!

Toss Your Boss is an internal campaign that will build team camaraderie and generate excitement within the office as your company’s team members join together to raise a minimum of $2,500 to Toss Your Boss (or co-worker) Over the Edge!

Just imagine how fun it will be for you and your team to watch your boss rappel down the 14-story Trustmark Corporate Office building while raising funds for the children at Mississippi’s only children’s hospital!

Tyler | Age 6 | Florence, MS

For Brandy and Rusty, December 2011 was filled with both joy and sorrow. After an emergency C-section, their twin daughters, Tyler and Bailey, were born each weighing little more than a pound. Sadly, Bailey developed an infection that her tiny body couldn’t overcome, and she passed away 15 days later. While the family was still grieving the loss of Bailey, Tyler was transferred to Batson Children’s Hospital where she would undergo surgery and spend the next 99 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

“We had many amazing doctors and nurses during our NICU stay that we can’t thank enough for fighting with Tyler and us to make sure she not only survived, but thrived,” says Brandy.

While in the NICU, Tyler was diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity, periventricular leukomalacia, chronic lung disease and feeding issues and later, dystonic cerebral palsy and optic atrophy. “It is such a relief to have all of her doctors in one place where they can share information and discuss how to come up with the best treatment plan for her,” says Brandy.

Tyler’s doctors have made such a profound impression on her that it’s no surprise she wants to be one when she grows up. When she’s not “playing doctor” with her baby dolls, Tyler loves to learn new things, sing, dance and play with her friends.

DJay | Age 9 | Byram, MS

By all accounts, DJay is a normal fifth-grader, but this 10-year-old faces a problem most kids his age don’t. DJay battles sickle cell anemia, a chronic disease which causes blood cells to take a sickle – rather than round – shape. The odd-shaped cells can cause blood clots, pain crises, and strokes. DJay is treated at the Children’s Cancer Center at Batson Children’s Hospital, where he receives blood transfusions every five weeks. DJay is a fun-loving kid who enjoys playing guitar and basketball and cheering on the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Tavi | Age 11 | Madison, MS

When 5-year-old Tavi’s fever wouldn’t break and blood tests showed abnormalities, she was sent to Batson Children’s Hospital. Tavi’s mother, Kimberly, will never forget hearing the diagnosis: acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

The next two and a half years were filled with visits to the Children’s Cancer Center where Tavi bravely fought cancer. The family was encouraged not only by the caring staff at the hospital, but also by other families going through tough situations. “Once you form those relationships, they stick with you forever,” says Kimberly. Today, Tavi is in remission, and she and Kimberly share their message of hope to inspire other families battling childhood cancer.

Tavi is a talented 6th grader learning Chinese and Swahili at school. She is also a science buff who loves to read and play with her American Girl dolls.

Carter | Brandon, MS | Age 7

Nothing about Carter is ordinary, from his huge personality, to his extremely rare medical condition. Carter has been a regular at Batson Children’s Hospital since he was an infant. He is an extremely special case with a very rare genetic muscle disorder that affects almost every aspect of his body. His mother Bridgette says, “Carter has a wonderful team of specialists that we have grown to love at this hospital.” Because of his very rare muscle disorder, Carter has a list of complications that bring him back to the children’s hospital regularly, and many of his caregivers have become like family. Carter still makes time for his many hobbies and special interests, namely Star Wars, baseball, Boy Scouts, video games, and anything Ole Miss!